Weather permitting, at 3:05pm on Monday, April 6th, the Philadelphia Phillies will take the field to open the 2015 MLB regular season with an Interleague game against the Boston Red Sox.The spring training process of workouts and Grapefruit League games is beginning to sort out the players as the coaching staff and management will cut … Continue reading Final Phillies 2015 Opening Day roster fights
Ryne Sandberg and Paul Molitor to make history
This afternoon at 1:05pm, the Philadelphia Phillies are scheduled to play hosts to the Minnesota Twins at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida.That might normally not be a matchup to elicit a great deal of interest outside of the two organizations, or their most hardened fans. But thanks to a couple of Baseball Hall of Famers, … Continue reading Ryne Sandberg and Paul Molitor to make history
Jon Heyman pulls a Slapshot on Cole Hamels
MLB "insider" Jon Heyman has once again hopped aboard the Cole Hamels Trade Rumors Hysteria Train, reporting today that "the Rangers and Phillies continue to remain in contact regarding star left-hander Cole Hamels."As usual with these bi-monthly "Hamels to..." pieces offered by one reporter or another, the substance behind Heyman's piece today is supported by information provided … Continue reading Jon Heyman pulls a Slapshot on Cole Hamels
“Pat the Bat” now Pat the Wall of Famer
During his playing career, Pat Burrell had the nickname 'Pat the Bat' hung on him. Now the man who played 9 seasons in the City of Brotherly Love and became one of the most popular ball players in club history despite often being perceived as a disappointment has another title: Phillies Wall of Famer.On July 31st, Burrell will be … Continue reading “Pat the Bat” now Pat the Wall of Famer
Ryne’s hope
There is no individual in a Phillies uniform more directly invested in a turning of the page from the 'Glory Years' of the previous decade to a new beginning for the franchise than manager Ryne Sandberg.Hired to replace Charlie Manuel, who himself had gone from a hick country buffoon in the eyes of many fans to the beloved … Continue reading Ryne’s hope
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